UniSC’s Exchange Program gives you the chance to study at one of our 70+ partner universities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia – all while earning credit toward your UniSC degree.
Why go on exchange?
- Spend a semester, trimester, or full year abroad
- Stay enrolled at UniSC and continue paying your usual UniSC tuition
- Gain global experience and have approved courses credited to your degree
- Study the equivalent of at least 4 UniSC courses (48 units)
- Most classes are taught in English
Plan ahead: Applications close at least six months before you travel, so start exploring your options early.
Eligibility
You can apply for a student exchange if you:
- are 18 years of age before the commencement of your travel,
- are enrolled in a UniSC undergraduate degree that allows you to study overseas.
Note: you can check your eligibility under program requirements under the entry requirements tab on your program page, - have successfully completed eight courses at UniSC before you commence your travel,
- have a minimum GPA of 4.5 (or minimum GPA requirement of 5.0 for Japanese In-country language studies), and
- return to UniSC with at least one course remaining to complete your degree.
Funding and scholarships
When you study on exchange you will continue to pay tuition fees to UniSC, rather than the institution you're travelling to. But there's funding support available to help you with the costs of travelling overseas. Explore these opportunities below and discuss them when you meet with the Global Learning team.
Government loans - OS-HELP
OS-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan program that provides financial assistance in the form of a study loan to eligible students wishing to undertake part of their studies overseas. Learn more about OS-HELP.
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program
Unlock a life‑changing study experience in Asia with the Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program (DACKEP). This joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Cheung Kong Group strengthens connections between Australian and Asian universities by offering students a single payment of between $2,000 to $8,000 to support travel and education costs. Learn more about DACKEP grants currently available.
New Colombo Plan Scholarships
Transform your future career. The New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship is a prestigious Australian Government initiative funding high-achieving undergraduates to study, intern, and learn languages in the Indo-Pacific, building regional knowledge and connections for between 3 to 19 months with significant financial support.
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